Alum blazes a trail in firefighting industry
Dan Petersen is not a professional photographer. Forty-two years ago, he might have been surprised to hear that. Originally from Chicago, Dan moved west with... Read more
RCC helps athlete shoot for success
Alejandro Velazquez knows what it’s like to struggle toward a dream. In his plan, 2014 was supposed to be a breakthrough year, the launch of... Read more
SOHOPE selected as prestigious 2021 Bellwether finalist
Question: What does Southern Oregon HOPE get when it connects underprivileged people to livable wage jobs in a worker-strapped industry? Answer: Students equipped with poverty-ending,... Read more
RCC breaks ground on Redwood Campus Science Center
GRANTS PASS — Rogue Community College broke ground April 1, 2021, on construction of a new 17,200-square-foot Redwood Campus Science Center. The $8.5 million facility is... Read more
Food for Thought: National Nutrition Month
By Julia Fisher, RCC Counseling There are a lot of polarizing thoughts about food. What is good for us? What is bad for us? The answer to... Read more
Discover short-term trainings to jump-start your health care career
Rogue Community College health care programs are hosting “Fast Track to Health Care Careers,” a virtual event from 5:30-7 p.m. March 18, 2021, where students and members of... Read more
SBDC welcomes new director
GRANTS PASS — Rogue Community College announces Ruth Swain as new director of the RCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Swain, who recently served as interim director... Read more
Founding faculty recall RCC’s early days
In 1970, Mary Slayter was already a role model for young women. She spent a decade earning two college degrees while raising three children, eventually... Read more
Great athletes excel in academics
Question: What makes a great athlete? Answer: A great student. Last year at Rogue Community College, a record-breaking 11 student athletes earned All Academic Standing in the Northwest Athletic Conference.... Read more
DPB celebrates Black History Month
The RCC Diversity Programming Board invites you to join Courageous Conversations for a community discussion on “Black History Month: Did You Know?” Join this event via Zoom from 12-1 p.m.... Read more